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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
A Prosperous Corporation.

New YORK, April 1.-THE annual re-
pom of the Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis & Omaha Railroad Company for the
year ending Dec. 81, 1886, has just been
issued. 1t shows gross earnings of &c.
1853, 266, against 81, sl4,slO in 1885; oper-
ating expenses and taxes $3,S4S, 674,
against 81, 73l, $50; net earnings s., 30i .69l
against 81, O93 $50; fixed charges 81 $780,
$50, against 81 1916, 500. Netincome $9l4, :
06I, against $7l7,O64. Income from land
sales, $74l ,O65, against $72l 1916. Total
net income from all sources 81 $3.50, l27,
against 81 ,439,0 5s in 1885. The six per
cent. dividend on the preferred stock
called for 1875, 40S, leaving a net balance
from the operations for the year of 1919,
7l9. The company had, on Dee. 3lst,
2,075, l46 cash on hand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE -four market just now is extrem.
ely dull, and values do not change much
from what they were last week. Some
orders are reported, but they are al
prices considerably below the nominal
market. The wheat market the past
week has also been very dull, though
receipts at principal points keep up,
The demand, however, is principally
from local millers, as shippers are wary
of taking large quantities before they
learn more about the new freight rates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE new law relating to the collection
of vital statistics was doubtless formed
with the expectation that it would serve
an important purpose, and such will be
the case if the public observes its proyis.
ions. An extract is as follows:
parents shall give notice to such
clerk or health officer, of the births and
deaths Of their children; every house
holder shall give like notice of every
birth and death happening in the house
the oldest person, next of kin, shall give
such notice of the death of his kindred,
the keeper or other proper officer oil
every workhonse, poorhouse, reform
school, Jail, prison. hospital, asylum OF
other public or charitable institution
shall give like notice of any birth oil
death happening among the persons un.
der his charge"
Neglect to comply with the above Is
made fineable offense. Whether the law
will be successful in its purposes re.
! mains 10 be seen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE Minneapolis Industrial Exposi,
ton managers have issued their pros.
pectus for 1887 in a handsomely bound
pamphlet. The exposition will open
August 3lst, and close October 10, and
the management express confidence
that this will far exceed in interest the
initial effort of last year. Mr.. c. NJ
Palmer, general manager, is an earnest
worker, and under his charge there is
no doubt about the grand success in
waiting for the exposition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE New York San says that zone OF
the most shrewd, experienced and far
seeing politicians in the country affirms
his conviction that neither Mr. Cleve-
land nor Mr.. Blaine will be nominated
for President in 1885," As the Sun is a
Democratic paper, it is fair to presume
that the aforesaid politician speaks from
a Democratic standpoint. 1t is every
way probable that the man made Presi-
dent by Mugwump votes will not again
be nominated, but it is not so sure about
Mr.. Blaine. His nomination rests a
great deal upon Mr.. Blaine's wishes in
the matter,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

A FURIOUS prairie fire occurred in the
vicinity of Huron, Dakota, last Saturday,
DESTROYING houses, barns and whatever
else came within its raging path. A
number of people lost their lives while
vainly endeavoring TO escape, and others
were seriously injured in fleeing from
the devourIng element. The loss to
property is estimated at $4,000. A per.
feet gale of wind was blowing, and the
fire went like stream through the
heavy prairie grass. Many farmers
were poorly protected and lost their
entire bindings and contents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THERE is widespread desire among
the masses of Japan to learn the Eng
lish language, and the agent of the
American Bible Society writes that he
cannot supply the increasing demand
for bibles. The last of the "sealed
books" has been opened-Corea has
given pledge to protect Christian mis-
sionaries. Verify, "the Orient" is on
the eve of stupendous change.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
MINNESOTA LAKE, April IL.

Miss Pippin, Gladly preacher" as
sisted by the Rev. DIR. Hall, of Wells, is
holding series of meetings here.
A noted temperance lecturer gave the
people rousing speech here last even
ing to crowded house.
Peter Kremer goes to La Crosse to-day
on business.
r. B. Hall was called home, to Wis
consin, yesterday, on a telegram that
his mother was dying.
Mrs. w. HI. Rowe goes to Madison,
Wis, to visit her mother, whose health
is very poor.
Frank Schoffman made his little
"wad" out of his investments in St.
Paul real estate. Frank always gets
there.
The little five-year old girl of Jap
Echelbaryer got entangled in barbed
wire fence to-day and received some
very ugly gashes in her throat. DR..
Rowe dressed the little ones wounds,
and she is quite comfortable now, and
hopes are entertained of her immediate
recovery.
The boys are catching lots of fish in
the lake, but sock" gets to the front at
this, as usual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
The Michigan Prohibitlonists propo

The Michigan Prohibitlonists propose
to contest the recent election, claiming
fraud sufficient to overthrow the record
ed result. A sign has been posted at the
State headquarters asking for the names
and addresses of all who voted Eyes" on
the amendment. 1t is proposed to take
all such names and compare them with
the official returns, as it Is claimed that
this method will reveal large discrep
ancy. The committee has big job on
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: 81 can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
hottie sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and was
cnred of Rheumatism of 10 years stand
ing" Abraham Hare. druggist, Bell
vile, Ohio, aflirms. The best selling
medicine have ever handled in my 90
years experience, is Electric Bitters. /"
Thousands of Others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unanim-
ons That Electric Bitters do cure all dis
eases az the Liver, Kidneys or Blood.
Only a half dollar bottle at j. r. Jones
drug store
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

JUDGE VANDERBURGH, of the Supreme
Court filed his decision yesterday in the
case of Farrier vs.. State Agricultural So
ciety, holding that where directors OF
fairs have to postpone their exhibitions
on account of rain or other unavoidable
occurrences, persons who have made en-
tries for the exhibition of speed of hor,
SEES cannot recover the amount of entry
fee they may have paid.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE conversion of Senator Regain, OF
Texas, TO the cause of Prohibition, is an
evidence of the rapidly growing senti.
ment throughout the>South for the abol-
ishment of the liquor traffic. Two years
ago Regain opposed the enactment of all
sumptuary laws with all the earnestness
of man honest i'm his convictions, and
his change of heart at this time may be
taken as an evidence that to retain pow
er he must get onto the side of this ques.
ton where his constituency are rapidly
falling
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

ST. PAUL is TO have new theatre. the
plans having been perfected for the
erection ut once of a magnificent temple
of amusement, to be styled the Murray
Opera House. The building will front
on Eight street and have seating ca
pacity of . 900
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

BY comparison ofthe vote i'm Chica-
go on mayor in 1885 and 1887 it is OBJ
served that Smith received 1871 votes
two years ago, against 81 ,2l0 for Roche
this year. Harrison's vote was 1880
while Nelson this year only got 1919.
In 1885,. the new election law did not ex-
list, and the Harrison strikers ran things
to suit their own sweet will. Not so
this spring, hence the change i'm the pol
itics ofthe city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

SOME one appears to have left tack,
business end up, in the editorial chair
of the st. Joseph Herald. Hence the
moving remark: Now that the Inter
state Commerce Commission has gone
into business, it is hoped that the tack
hammer men and ticket agents will re-
sumo their regular functions and moi
further afiiict the country with con.
structions of the interstate commerce
lin
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

FARGO will be for the Northwest what
Mankato is to be for the Southwest
supply depot for Standard oil. While
the tank to be put in at Mankato will
be 1000 barrel capacity, the one at Fargo
will accommodate but one half that
amount. Work on the new building at
this place will begin within few days
and it is expected to have the structure
completed within sixty or ninety days
from April LIST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE postmaster general has issued a
circular letter TO postmasters, calling at
tention to the advantages of the special
delivery system, and urging them to
commend its use to the public as worthy
of confidence. Its value, he says, will
grow with the growth of its business,
every increase of patronage bringing
with it means of increased efficiency.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
Rain for Texas.

ST. LOUIS, April l2.-Globe Democrat
special from Dallas, Tex, says: ''The
prospect for the usual amount of rain has
been good for several days. Heavy rains
have fallen in some sections. On Satur-
day it rained from Harold and as far
to the northwest as heard from it rained
hard. These rains are regarded as the
forerunners Of general rains to come
i'm their seasons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

JNo. T. RAYMOND, the celebrated actor,
died at his home in Evansville, Ind,
Sunday morning. Mr.. Raymond's first
popularity as an actor came from his inn
personation of Col. Mulberry Sellers, a
character in which he made his greatest
success. Since the retirement of that
play, Raymond made hits in number
of other burlesque pieces. He was per.
sonally of a jovial and light-hearted dis
position, and was one of the most popu-
lar men in his profession.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

JOHN q. FAuLK, a farmer of Shlawassee
County, Mich, has gone to New York to
claim part of the Stewart estate as
legal heir. His mother, whose maiden
name was Margaret Massey, was niece
of A. I. Stewart, and came to this country
with him in 1920. She afterwards mar
ried, and arrangement with her uncle
followed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE postoiiice department officials are
having prepared series of designs of
embossed stamps for stamped enyel.
'opes of the J., 2, 4 and Scent denomIna-
tons. The head of Franklin has been
selected for the l-cent stamp, and the
heads of Washington, Jackson and Grant
for the 2, and 5-cent denominations
respectively. The general designs OF
the new series is uniform. On the up.
per side and following the oval shape OF
the stamp is the legend Omitted States
Postage" instead of gu. S. Postage" as
on the stamp now in use. This new Sc
ries will be ready for issue about May |.
The border of the I-cent adhesive stamp
has been slightly modified to conform
to the design of the 2-cent stamp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE correspondent who originated the
story of Il plot between Halstead and
Reid to kill off Blaine in favor of Sher-
man, revises the tale and says ii is Dea-
con Richard Smith who is involved and
not his wicked partner Halstead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

THE result in Michigan shows that the
people are becoming tired of the bother
and ding-dong of Prohibition. The rea-
son is, that prohibition does not prohib-
tit merely licenses without charge
and increases the evils of the liquor
traffic. As prohibition has failed, try
taxation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

DULUTH was visited Monday night by a
wind storm approaching a hurricane,
with heavy thunder, vivid lightning,
snow, sleet, hail, and rain. The only
pecuniary damage done was the blow
ing down of frame building. So far as
reported none of the valuable real es-
tate succeeded in getting away.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

AMONG the many good editors whose
services to their country have been rec
ognized during the past year, none are
more deserving than Major Edwards,
who was last Tuesday elected mayor OF
Fargo, ID. II.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

PATENTS granted to citizens of Mime
sofa during the past week, and reported
expressly for the FREE Press, by G. A
Snow & Co., patent lawyers, Washington
ID. c.: q. Wilson, Minneapolis, pillow
I. w. Hugo, Duluth, lubricator; K. G. A
Witt, Minneapolis, glass mold; A. e
Arneson, Clark's Grove, mechanical
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

The Maumee Rolling Mills at Toledo
Ohio, were totally destroyed by fire Sat
urday night. Loss, 100000. The plant
had only been completed about one
year, and had never been operated to Its
fullest capacity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

JAMESTOWN, Dakota, has just struck an
artesian well which yields 500 gallons
per minute, and is happy over the pros,
pect of plentiful water supply.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

For the first time in many moons the
saloons of st. Paul were closed yesterday
1t is evident the liquor men appreciate
the necessity of recognizing the new
liuuor law,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
Rumored Sale of the Canadian South
ern Railroad.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, April Fit is un.
derstood that negotiations for the trans
fer by the Michigan Central railway OF
the entire Canada Southern line to the
Canadian Pacific, are in progress, and
likely to be soon completed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

JTnTT can i've AT nome. ana make more
VIII Imoney at work for us, than at anything
HUI else In this world. Capital not needed;
you are started free. Both sexes: all
ages. Any one can do the work. Large earn.
ings sure from first start. Costly outfit and
terms free. Better not delay. Costs you
nothing 20 send US your address and find out;
II YOU are wise You will do 80 az once. III.
HiLLRTf q Co., Portland, Maine. Ayrl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
DYNAMITE Is DISCOVERED.

A Philadelphia syndicate has just OBJ
tanned right to erect telegraph lines
in parts of China, and party Of linemen
wlll sail for that country April 10.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

CAlhMONT, hpTA IL.
Spring is here at last, and our farmers
are about half through seeding. The
ground is dry and in good condition, but q
warm soaking rain is much needed to
start grass and vegetation.
Rev. Cloudy, the new Episcopal min
lister, has arrived from Albert Lea, and
will occupy the residence'lately vacated
by Mr.. Colby.
Hon. r. NJ. Ward and wife have re-
turned from their winters visit to Flor
ida, looking well and being much pleased
with their visit.
Easter was generally observed by our
churches with appropriate services and
beautiful decorations.
Our worthy register of deeds, j. B.
Frazier, has been sick nearly all win
ter. We are glad to see him riding ont
once more, and trust he may soon re-
cover.
Chain Lake creamery is again in full
blast, and our farmers are made happy
by receiving IA cents for their cream.
Our school board is wrestling with the
problem of engaging teachers for next
year. If they have reached a solution
of the same it is not yet made public.
New settlers are coming in with the
usual supplies of household furniture,
farming utensils, horses, cattle and chill
dren
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
Amboy Jottings.

AMbof, hprh IL.
Real estate is changing hands rapidly.
Durr & Barnard have completed their
new livery barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunce of Mankato, spent
few days with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. More, of this place, last
week.
H. E. Young will move his dwelling
house over on his lots, in the southeast
part of the town, soon.
George Strong has bought Amos
Fisk's property on Main street.
VIM. Robinson is enlarging his furni-
ture shop.
l. III. Tyler has added groceries to his
stock in trade.
Amboy will have only one billiard
hall hereafter.
ID. s. Mallory is rapidly fitting up his
new drug store.
T. HI. Mobiles is talking of putting in
feed mill, in the near future, which will
be run by steam.
Our enterprising blacksmith is put
ting up new shop further down the
street.
Those i'm need of lime, brick or build
ing stone, will do well to call at Frank
Tiffanys' near the stock yards.
Mrs. J. G. Mobiles is absent on visit
to her sister, in Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
THE NI1eHBoRHooD.
MAPLEroN, April 8.
ur mayor has got home and Chicago

mAPLETON, Apr1i b.
Our mayor has got home and Chicago
is safe.
The case of the Moline Plow com.
pany vs. E. Traver ct al, is on trial be.
fore Esq. Plymat.
Good Friday was observed at the Lu.
theran church by appropropriate servi-
ces which were wen attended.
School meeting tonight to vote upon
the proposition of issuing bonds in the
sum Of five thousand dollars to build Q
new school house. We hope we shall
not fare as Mankato did, but Mankato
would rather have new court house.
G. L. Benedict has gone home to
spend the Sabbath.
Seeding well under way. Some farm
ers nearly done.
The village has bought new wheel
scraper from ID. III. & N. A. Chamber
lain. Now the dirt will have to fly.
The roads in the country are drying
off rapidly and our merchants are cor.
respondingly happy.
MApLEroN, April II, 81.
$50 near and yet 30 far" was the sad
lament of the advocates Of the new
school building. The vote stood 48 in
favor of, to 80 against bonds. But light
vote was out, and Is In no sense TO Do
taken as opposed to the high school.
Nearly all are in favor Of high school,
but it is thought that an addition to the
old building, doubling its present capac.
Ity, will be sufficient for our present
wants. But this soil and climate require
large school building.
Our four churches were well filed yes
terday, and the little "Wide Awakes'
had an interesting meeting In the after
noon, Mrs. J. s. Roe, presiding.
Fred. Roseknow, Of Good Thunder, Ii
looking up the well business in this vi
cinity to-day.
Seventeen new barns contracted for In
this vicinity up to date. "What will the
harvest" seer
Our Mayor lost his pocket-book, but
then you know strange things will hap
pen in Chicago. Well send "Guy" with
HIM next time.
Attorney Quinn, of Wells, was in town
Saturday, expoundlng the law.
Pagenkopfs Addition is on the boom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
THE PAN HANDLE ARRESTS.
The Situation of Affairs a. Reported this
Morning.

PITTsBURG, April 12.-The wholesale
arrests of employees on the Pan Handle
railroad, for robbing freight trains con-
tinues to be the principal topic of con-
versation among railroad men and citi-
zens. Superintendent Taylor's Office is
besieged from early morning by dozens
of men in search of employment. They
fiocked to the depot so fast that line
extended outside of the Office for q
long distance, waiting for applications
for situations, as freight conductors and
brakemen to be heard. Many were
given employment. The road is now
fully equipped, and no delay in the
movement of freight is experienced.
No arrests have been reported since last
night. Officials of the road are salts
fed with the work of the detectives and
are sanguine that more arrests will be
made.
Speaking of the probable conviction
of the men now in Jail, Special Agent
Rue said that of the sixty men now un-
der arrest there were not more than
one, or possibly two, who would stand
any chance of being shown not guilty.
j. X. Dunlap, at Dennison, Ohio, was
yesterday particularly pleased with the
detectives. AS stated last night, he
made confession in which he said,
stealing had been going on for months,
He said he could give the names of all
the men implicated on the Pittsburg di-
vision of the Pan Handle, but was afraid
to do so. His language to officers be-
ing: 81 would give you the names of Of.
ficers; but, great God! they would kill
mew "No organization has been formed
among the robbers" Dunlap said, "and
no regular place of work. Each crew
worked for itself. 1t was common un.
Outstanding that every man should take
all he could and dispose of it to the best
advantage"
DYNAMITE Is DISCOVERED.
PITTsBURG, April 12.-While rumag-
ing through the effects of one of the
ring-leaders of the Pan Handle robbery
this morning, Special Officer Miller dis
covered package containing six giant
dynamite cartridges, sufficient to blow
up the largest building in town. The
discovery created considerable alarm,
and the cartridges were handled very
gingerly. Further examination dis
closed lot of fuse and caps. 1mme-.
diately after the finding of the dyna-
mite an investigation was begun, the
result of which, however, the detec-
tives refused to make public. They
even declined to give the name Of the
man in whose room the stuff was found.
Officer Miller intimated that the object
of the robbers i'm securing and and stor-
ing the dynamite was known and would
make good reading when the proper
time for its discharge came.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15
POINTERS on BRICK
Willard & Polchow.

FARMERS READI
Contractors get O n prices.
Builders and all call and see our brick befor
buying.
Best foundation Brick.
Best building Brick.
Best Red Veneer Brick.
Best Red Chimney BriCn
Best Brick for Cisterns.
Best Brick for Wells,
Best all purpose Brick made In Minnesota
Manufactured at our yards In Mapkato.
36 WILLARD & PoLCHOw
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

look AND LADDER co. MOL.
III Meets the first Monday of each month at
Fircmcns room at O'Clock, p. m.
THEO. J. SHERK, J. BORDEN,
Secretary. Foreman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-15

mission LODGE.
XA No. CO, l. q. q. r. meets every Friday
evening, in their Hall. 46m6
b. 5. WEYMOUTH, W. CT.
4 p. Cook, w. SEC.
Il OF H.-MANKATO LODGE NO. 2O63,
iAsmcets second and fourth Tuesdays OF
each month I'm Odd Fellows hall.
:. w. BURGESS, ID.
IL. 5. WOOD, Reporter.